Straits Echo, 15 August 1907

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    32 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THEfIFAR^EASTi'GENERALLY. VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 15th AUGUST, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 185.
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      1442 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. *v 9 258 N .-3 *5 <* *e p,tf= IN V RES 7 Otf ,4LL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, o Australia and China. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. i!800,000 XI, 075,000 £800,000 Capital Paul up Reserve Fund Itesorvo Liability of I*r< p
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      24 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. V c> <s> 65 ‘'o jt m rj R a CP <? s. x^ ft ->NO3 '3TV s,ssva TIAfVG LEE Co.
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    Brevities.
    967 2 Wauku: The fish 1 liat the gentleman on terrace has ordered smells a bit.” -Proprietor Well, rei ve it to him wheu a motor-car goes by.” iinland hears that there is a likelihood of A' other hit'll Government official, connected with the Engineering Department, giving up his appointment, to
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      88 2 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People aie often voiy much disappointed to iiml that tlieir fatuity physician is away from home when they m«st u’«d his services, diseases like cramp, colic and dianhoea require piompt treatment, and in tuanv instances ptove fatal before medicine caii l*e procured
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      303 2 Not a Doubtful Question. There is uo doubt m the miuds of those who have used <’amberIain’s Colic, Cholera aiul Diarrhoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a paiu m the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. The George Town Dispeusary, Wholesale Agents. NOTICE. ON and after
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      1536 2 THE BRINSMEAD PIANOS STILL TO THE FRONT. SPECIAL TROPICAL MODELS. Solid Mahogany Case, Iron Frame. New BRINSMEAD five-ply wood wrest plank. Front escapement, check action, $450. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOB CASH- $450. Sole THE Agents, WF0UCHT-1R0N TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. for sale FLOORING TILES
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      102 3 Malta, Br. s.s.. 3,890, Peter?, 14th Aug Bombay, 6th Ang., Gen.— A. G. Co. Van dee Parra Dut. s.s 331. Hut, 15tli Aug., Deli, 14th Aug., Nil.— H. L. Co. Mai.aya, Ger. ss., 348, Loewe, 15th Aug., Deli, 14th Aug, Gen.—B. M Co. Sikh, Hr. s.s., 3,231. Atkiusou, 14th
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      DEPARTURES.
      27 3 ISth August. Petrel, for Paugkalau Brandan. Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asaliau. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. Leong Ho, for Setul. Patiala, for Singapore.
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    EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vessels From 1 Aijenl* Due Anleiitor Liverpool VV.M A Co. I7iliAug. Delhi Singapore A.Q.ACo. 17th Heuveuue Europe S.B.ACo. 23 rd A. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 25th Delta Colombo A.G.ACo. 29th
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 I essels For Ayents Leo res Autentor Siugap le W.M.&Co A ug. Delhi Colons bo P».M &Co. Benveuue Singapore 8.15 &Co. A. A pear Calcutta A.A.A Co. Delta Singapore A.O.&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    129 3 For Port S.vetteuham and Malacca—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p m Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Pe-rak, to-monow, 1 p.m. Kopah, Rcnong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padanq, to-morrow, I p.m. Rangoon—Per Solfond, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Per Chear.g
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    231 3 Per I*. and O. s.s, Manila, due at Penang ou 20th August To Singapore (from Loudon, July 20tli) Maj »r J. A. O. Me Carthy, Major and Mrs. K M. Pilcher. Per P. aud (J. s.s. Borneo, duo at Penang on 3rd September 'Jo Penang (from
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      1470 3 (S HIPPIN G.) TA* N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Auir- 39 s Delta connecting with b.k. Victoria S*pt. 11 s.s. Oceana do Britannia Homewards. Aug. 17 8.8. Delhi connecting with 8.8. Himalaya id 8.8. Arcadia do 8.8. Moldavia Kept. 118.8. Marmora do 8.8. India IARES BY
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      59 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and A moy. I rpHE s.s. Glen/alloeh, Captain J. H. HainsI worth, is expe.jtelto arrive here ou j Wednesday, and will leave for the above 1 porlson fcVurday, the 17th instant, at 3 p.in. For freight or passage apply to KOE 6UAN Co., Agent* for WEE
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies every body and justice alone. Emo'ton. Published dally (except Sundays.} AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DA1L LOCAI. Sit per annum. Ol'TSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 y.lt. All business communications should
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    THE SEDITION IN INDIA.
    776 4 Happily the firm attitude taken up by the Authorities has had the effect of crushing any mutinous action cf the rebels —for such they sire and no one need cavil at the word—in India. The prosecution and punishment of the prime moveis was an excellent st*p,
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    185 4 Wanted, More Recruits. The names received so far as intending recruits in the proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps Are: 1. Lim Chee Saiug 21. Ow Chung Pak 2. Tan Clioo Soav 22. Kee Ann Yean 3. Tau Hun Eng 23. Ooi Leau Cbve 4. Teo
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    “She Stoops to Conquer."
    37 4 There will Ire a rehearsal of Acts I to V of She Stoops to Conquer at 9 p. m this evening. Those taking part aie urged to be at the Town Hall punctually.
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    Municipal Commission.
    371 4 l -w1 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s 1 meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meetiug to be read t and confirmed. 1 2. Anv special business the Ptesideut mav bring forward, j 3. (Questions. 4. By-laws for the regulation of lauding aud temporary storage
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    Supreme Court.
    92 4 {Before Mr. Justice Thornton) M. M. Noobdin vs. K. S. M. Mahomed Abdul Kader. In this case, which came on for hearing before Mr. Justice Thornton yesterday afteruoon, the plaintiff claimed from the defendant the sum of $4,466-94 cts.. being value of piece goods sold to him. The
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    The Police Courts.
    256 4 {Before Mr. Lornie.) The case against a Malay youth, Noor. who was charged with robbing Obc Dab of her hair pin in Transfer Roa,d was further postponed to the 22nd iust. Six Chinese were fined ten dollars each this morning for gambling at No 118, Campbell Street.
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    414 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are ibe results of the ties played yesterday Double Handicap, Final. L. E. P. Wolferstan and Dr. T. 11. Jamieson (-3/6.) beat If. C. Belis and il. A Neubronuer —l5) 6 —l, 6 —-C M'.red Double Handicap. Miss Jones and W. J. Hodge
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    The Courts and the Civil Procedure Bills.
    1029 4 (Specially Contributed). Ill* J n this advauced aud complex state of socie. tv, it can hardly be doubted that, to obtain the knowledge and skill requisite for the constant aud accurate determination of legal rights aud duties in particular cases, continual professional practice,
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      272 4 ts 4 I 1, 1 V «X, < y i. PLEASE WATCH T X y x T •Jl THE EDM BIOSCOPE COMPANY. LOCATIOIT. Corner of Transfer and Kedah Roads, ALSO AN ENTRANCE IN Penang and Kedah Roads. Grand Opening Performance, SATURDAY, 17 T H AUGUST 1907. IP YOU NAVE NEVER
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Belfast Strike.
      159 5 (Supplied by Reuter Police and Military W.thdrawa. Loudon, 14th Augu-t.—The police and the militmy withdrawn from tlie disturbed district of 15* Hast yesterday evening. The priests and tin* Orange ami Labour leaders have promised to do all they can to restrain the factious. The evening passed ijuietly.
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      The Scottish Land Bill.
      77 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rosebery’s Condemnation. Loudon, loth August.—Lord R>seberv’s speech has produced a marked effect in the lloiiie aud the country. He protested against introducing into Seotlaud the poisonous Irish system of dual ownership aud denied any demand from Scotland for such a Bill. London, 14th
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      Parliament’s Prorogation.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government and Opposition Agree. Loudon, 15th August.—lt is rumoured in the Lobby that an arrangement has beeu effected between the Government. aud the Opposition so as to facilitate closing the session ou August24th.
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      Cricket at Home.
      22 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Africans Beaten by Notts. London, 15th August.—Notts has beaten the South Africans l>v five wickets
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      "The King’s Navee.”
      21 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Dreadnoughts.” Louduu, 15th August.—The Telegraph understauds that three improved Dreadnought* will be commenced shortly.
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      King and Kaiser.
      84 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Better Peeling between the Nations. London, 15th August.—King Edward has at rived at Wilhelmshobe. The Kaiser and Prince von Buelow received him at the stations. The two Mouarchs cordially embraced and drove to the castle amidst cheers. London, 14th August.—The German press generally comments
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      Morocco.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Situation at Casa Blanca. Loudon, 15th August.—Skirmishing continues at Casa Blauca where the lack of cavalry aud artillery is hampering operations.
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      Persia.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed National Bank. Loudon, 15th August.—Keuter’s Teheran correspondent states that the Persian Government have agreed to the immediate engagement of a foreign expert to advise the Government concerning the organisation of a national bank.
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      The Monsoon.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Unprecedented Rainfall. London, 15th August.—There has been an unprecedented raiufall at Bombay. So far D 2.67 inches of rain have fallen. The monsoon has unotber six weeks to run. The Hoods are damagiug crops and property.
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      Shipping.
      29 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Steamer Launched. London, 14th August.—Ellerman’s new steamer Ci'y of Pari* was launched on Saturday and sails nu her maideu voyage on Uetol ei loth.
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      The New York Slump.
      44 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Mr. Root and the Bankers Confer. London. I4*h August.—At New York yesterday Mr. Root, S«cretary of State for the 1 tiled Siat* s, conferred with the leading bankers legal ding the disorganised condition of the money market.
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    Taiping Notes.
    377 5 (From Our Own CorreHjMMulcnl.) Taipiug, 13th August Mb. Rowley, the Magistrate, has left hospital and is expected to resume duty iu a day or two; iu the meautime Mr. A. E. C. Fraukliu will continue to perform tho dual duties of Collector of Laud Revenue and Magistrate. Mr.
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    Kuala Kangsar Notes.
    186 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 11-th August. Alr. R. G. Watson, Commissioner of Laud aud Surveys, is here iuspectiug the local office. 11 H. the Sultau of Selangor who came to K. K. for the Show left for Kuala Lumpur bv the mail train yesterday. He was
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    The Cholera at Singapore.
    196 5 Thanks to the energy aud ability shown by the authorities in dealing with the cholera outbreak, there seems no need for alarm, though the least relaxation of vigilance would inevitably mean a disastrous spread of the sickness. Some idea of the trouble the au*horities have to
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    The Pusing Bharu Tin Mines, Ltd.
    1690 5 The statutory meeting of the Pusiug Bharu Tin Limited, was held on the 24th ultimo at the offices of the company, 05, Lon- don Wall, E. C. Mr. W.IA. Luning presided. r Tbo secretary having read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors’
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    German Doctor's Degree for a Chinese Student.
    759 5 A Berlin correspondent states tiiat au unusual scene was witnessed in the Aula of Berliu Uoiversity on 19. h ultimo when, for the first time, the degree of Doctor was conferred on a student <f Chinese nationality. r l lie ceremony was conducted
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    Passengers.
    64 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Multi from London Mr. II I> Kiddle. Mr G. C. Green, Mr. J. S. Hoycroft, Mr. W. S. Wooluough. From Marseilles Mr. A. G. Anthonv. From Sydney Mis. Geo. Martin, Miss Martin. From Colombo Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and infant. Departed. Per s.s. Malta, for Sirgipore
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    FIXTURES.
    65 5 To-DAT 7th Day of 7th Moon. Taiping Rices. Secoud Day. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. League Football, BmteiHies vs Free School, C. R. C. Ground. Meeting of Coimnitlpr, Footbill League P. C. C. Pavilion. To-morrow. 8 h Day of 7th Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 pm. P. C. C. Tennis
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 China (Delhi) ...17th Aug. Chiua {Zieten) ...20th German (Prim Ileintich) ...21st, E glish {Delta) ...29th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    20 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service OCTKARDS. HoMRWtRDa. Delta, 29 Aug. I Delhi 17 Aug. Oceana 11 N?p‘. I Arcadia SI
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      217 5 CENTRAL SALES ROOM. Important Auction Sale, AT THE ABOVE SALES ROOM. On Saturday, 17 th August, 1907 AT MIDDAY, SHARI', of Miscellaneous Goods C< raprisiug 17 chests Tea, 17 boxes Assorted Soap, Billiard Slates, etc., etc., etc. Usual Conditions of Sale. Terms: Cash bffokk Delivery. CUNNINGII\M. CLARK A Co., Licensed
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    China and Japan.
    446 6 M K Hayashi, Japanese Minister to China, Mr. U veuo, Japanese Consul-General at Sin Francisco, aud Mr. Inouye, a financial official in Korea, were the guests at a diuuer given by the Tobo Kyokai (Oriental Society) on the lDtli ult. at the Fujimi-ken, at Kudan, Tokyo. There
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    Occult Powers.
    635 6 Ret'eriiug to some recent notes on magic, a correspondent writes to the Rangoon Times to point out that the Maoii priest-magicians ieally possess secret arts by which they can foretell events, but that their occult powers are seldom eieicised in this direction, be-j cruse the primitive mind takes
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    Sickness Comes When Least Expected.
    43 6 A little forethought may save you uo eud of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to keep Camberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be a fact. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 Pbnano, 15th August {By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Hank ...2/4tj 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4 S Credit 2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4ji Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Pamand Bank 174$ Mouiinein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    177 6 Gold leaf $05.10 B. Pepper(W.Coasi 311m.5 or. >l6£. —no stock White Pepper 2\\.~ sales Tr&ng Pepper 17J. —sates Cloves (picked) 51. —no setters Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 00. —sales Nutmegs 1 lOs 24.50 sales !No. 1 5.40 sales 2 no stock B&wket 3 20 buyers Tapioca Flour 1.80
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    MARKET PRICES.
    171 6 Penang, 15th August, 1907. Bbkk— (t> Soup per ca,t v 14 Koast 4 Steaks Stew or Curry Meat Hump Steak “4 Ox Tail «cli 25 Tongue i. Feet J* Heart Liver Pork—Pork r«*» catty Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Mutton per lb. 28 Head each 30
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    SHARES.
    1006 6 j l d. 1 I I "s Number of, "5 p 2 2 .2 2 Caritil. Shares Last Dividend. Name. "5 1 issued. <8 5u J 5 g? Mining. 1903 300,009 30.000 10 10 25 for year euding 31 3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $ll. 1907 I 300,000
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      44 6 For a Lame Lack. Win*, i I you have pains in Iho small of the l.v' «irtii'peu a piece of thick flannel slichtM on .>< 'liamlteilain’s Pain Halm ami bind will JjJJ the seat of pain, ami quick relief li'iTesal* l lie <tooti>e Town UhpustliT,
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANQ F. M. .S
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      112 6 MACK AY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Ce/s/ers’ Champagne. BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Sl G IN 99 IN RED CASES. Sandi/ancls, Buttery Sr Co. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. PENANO. HA CM C/5 X o 5’ UJ 1 n \>y < •m c® v^
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    Battle of Speed.
    165 7 A Government reiuru just is»ued iu I ondon showiug the number of days, hours, and miuu'es occupied in the transit < f the mails between Britain and New York, shows that iu the matter of speed Q-uman beats ate ahead of the British. One record i6 held
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    Premature Burial.
    750 7 Some Terrible Talks. The risk of piemature binial at the present time is greater limn twenty years ago, said Dr. J. Steusou Hooker in presiding at a meeting held leeeutly at Audersou’s Hotel, Fleet Sti eel, uuder the auspices of the Association for the Prevention of Preinatuie Burial.
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      840 7 FOR SALE. JOHN PRTIN, WINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. r.Y OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF T'llfi i of the Fen,” Chronicles of the Carburettor Club,” In I'ecil in Penang,” etc. PRICE 50 CENTS CAN UK HAD AT THK CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 226, 2.12, Reach Street, Penang. INSURANCES. General Accident Fire
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      69 7 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been iu use, people have learned that it is one remedy that
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      1062 8 NOTICE. ■yMKWS of Penang, Singapore. I’erak. Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos eulargod, various sizes up to 3 ft.. on Iiromido paper. WT. JONES, Photographer. 16c King Street, Penang. W. MANSON. American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. UPTON’S TEAS were awarded Till: GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS
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